BMW iX3 models built around 2022 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.
Key figure
13% of MOT tests on BMW iX3 models built around 2022 ended in a fail (retests included), against 10% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on BMW iX3 models built around 2022 involves the tyres.
Before you view it
The BMW iX3's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Inspect the visibility carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Inspect for chips and cracks in the wiper sweep area (Zone A) — these will fail an MOT.
By build year
Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your iX3's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
By age
This chart combines every BMW iX3 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 3 years old.
All generations of this model
These issues come from 3-year-old BMW iX3 models, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
Windscreen damaged, but the driver can still see clearly
Wiper does not clear the windscreen properly
Based on 6,384 MOT tests on 3-year-old BMW iX3 models, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 3-year-old BMW iX3 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 512 MOT tests on BMW iX3 cars built around 2022 (3 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the BMW iX3.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
All 5 BMW iX3 recalls cover cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 12.6% for the BMW iX3, both built around 2022.
4,493 MOT tests on cars built around 2022
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 12.6% for the BMW iX3, both built around 2022.
4,866 MOT tests on cars built around 2022
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 4.3%, against 12.6% for the BMW iX3, both built around 2022.
2,386 MOT tests on cars built around 2022
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 7.0%, against 12.6% for the BMW iX3, both built around 2022.
11,364 MOT tests on cars built around 2022
Common questions
Built around 2022 (3 years old), the BMW iX3 across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. This is based on 6,384 3-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
